Cannon declined to mention what engine would make the transatlantic trip, but previous reports have suggested it will be the 2.1-liter four-cylinder diesel from the GLK250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. This means we can expect it to produce 204 PS (150 kW / 201 hp) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque.

Thanks to the new variant, Cannon expects GLK sales will climb into the "high 30,000" range compared to the 24,310 units they sold last year.